Brickyard VFX Breathes Life into Disneyland ShortBoutique visual effects, animation and digital production studio Brickyard VFX recently completed animated short film "Soar" for Disney Parks in collaboration with director Claire Jantzen of Adolescent Content. The short, via ad agency mcgarrybowen Chicago together with Disney's in-house agency Yellow Shoes, is slated to air in theaters as well as on the Disney Channel.published 3 weeks agoread more

Brickyard VFX and General Gau Help JetBlue SoarBrickyard VFX, a bi-coastal VFX and animation studio, and General Gau, its in-house arm for custom character-based content, recently completed work on JetBlue Airways' "Air on the Side of Humanity" campaign via Mullen. The three-spot campaign engages viewers and conveys the JetBlue experience in a fresh and witty way -- through pigeons, the ultimate "frequent fliers," discussing the desire to be treated with some respect and humanity amid the plights of modern air travel. The spots launched this fall in Boston.published 1 year agoread more

Autodesk Opens Call for Submissions for Best of the Best 2014 Show ReelAutodesk is accepting submissions for its Best of the Best 2014 Show Reel, which will debut at NAB 2014. Autodesk is now accepting submissions for its Best of the Best 2014 Show Reel, which will premiere at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Convention from April 7-10, 2014 in Las Vegas, NV.published 1 year agoread more

Whitehouse’s Robinson Cuts Social Media Campaign for Dunkin’ DonutsWhen coffee lovers tap out their next Twitter or Facebook post exalting Dunkin’ Donuts famous brew, they may find themselves starring in the company’s new social media-based ad campaign. A carefully selected group of Facebook and Twitter users who’ve tagged their posts with a #mydunkin hashtag are in fact already appearing in a 7-spot Web and TV campaign cut by Whitehouse Post Editor Adam Robinson in partnership with agency Hill Holiday and ACNE Director Tyler Manson.published 1 year agoread more

Brickyard VFX Scores Slam Dunk with Latest NBA SpotBi-coastal VFX and animation studio Brickyard VFX teamed with ad agency Goodby, Silverstein & Partners and production company Interrogate to get fans excited for the upcoming 2013-2014 NBA season with :30 spot "Big Is On." Brickyard VFX completed visual effects for the spot, which is currently airing across the U.S. and features hoop stars Kyrie Irving, Paul George, Damian Lillard, Kemba Walker, Jrue Holiday, Gordon Hayward, Greg Monroe, Kenneth Faried, Harrison Barnes, John Wall, and Mike Conley Jr.published 1 year agoread more

Brickyard VFX Delivers Color Correction and Effects for Short Film "Gravity"Short to Premiere at HollyShorts Film FestivalBi-coastal VFX and animation studio Brickyard VFX completed visual effects for short film "Gravity," premiering this week at the HollyShorts Film Festival (HSFF) in Los Angeles. HSFF showcases top short films (30 minutes or less) from around the world in various genres and technical categories including 3D, animation, VFX, cinematography and more. Gravity will screen in the VFX Shorts category, Saturday August 18 at 7:00 PM.published 2 years agoread more

Brickyard VFX Goes Long for Callaway GolfBi-coastal creative shop Brickyard VFX recently completed work on a new commercial for Callaway Golf and Dick’s Sporting Goods through Denver, Colorado agency Factory Design Labs. The new spot, “Truck to Store,” features pro golfer Gary Woodland and required extensive visual effects to appear as if it were set up and captured in one continuous take.published 2 years agoread more

Brickyard Reprises Role for Carl’s Jr./Hardee’s in Spoof of “The Graduate”Bi-coastal creative shop Brickyard VFX provided seamless visual effects for “Mrs. Robinson,” the latest sexy spot for Carl’s Jr./Hardee’s via 72andSunny. The spot, directed by HSI’s Chris Applebaum, features supermodel Heidi Klum sporting a fresh take on the familiar eponymous role. Brickyard has a long-standing relationship with the creative team on various Carl’s Jr./Hardee’s spots over the years, and with director Chris Applebaum on recent buzzworthy hits “Sun Tan,” which aired during the Super Bowl, and “Drive-In” featuring Sports Illustrated cover girl Kate Upton. Brickyard’s trusted talent and long history with the brand made them the perfect collaborators for this latest iconic ad.published 2 years agoread more

Brickyard VFX Brings Beauty to Life in Ruby SparksDirectorial duo Dayton/Faris tapped longtime collaborators at bi-coastal Brickyard VFX for all visual effects work on their second indie feature, Ruby Sparks. A prolific and award-winning team, Dayton/Faris has partnered with Brickyard VFX since the company’s inception on numerous music videos, commercials, and other projects.published 3 years agoread more

Brickyard VFX Goes “Mad” for TurnBrickyard VFX collaborated with ad agency gyro on a new spot for Turn, a tech company that amplifies marketing outreach. Capturing the iconic style of “Mad Men” in its art direction, color correction and overall aesthetic, the :30 spot aired exclusively during the show’s season 5 finale on June 10.published 3 years agoread more

Brickyard Filmworks Produces Feature Documentary "From Nothing, Something"Doc to Premiere April 29 at Boston International Film FestivalDirector Tim Cawley tapped frequent collaborators at Brickyard VFX to produce his feature documentary From Nothing, Something, through their feature division, Brickyard Filmworks. The documentary chronicles the creative processes behind such great minds as Tom Perrotta, Sara Quin of Tegan & Sara, Neville Page, Preston Scott Cohen, Huma Bhabha and others ranging from cancer researchers to celebrity chefs, to uncover where people get their ideas and how they bring them to fruition.published 3 years agoread more

Animation Company General Gau Launches in BostonVeteran Character Animator Anders Beer Teams with Brickyard VFX to Offer Custom Character AnimationRenowned character animator Anders Beer has teamed up with Brickyard VFX co-owners Dave Waller and Geoff McAuliffe to launch General Gau, a hybrid animation/production company dedicated to creating custom character-based content. Based out of Brickyard’s Boston office, General Gau offers a specialized talent pool and customized internal pipeline to leverage in-depth, high quality character animation.published 3 years agoread more

Brickyard VFX Makes a ‘Getaway’ with JetBlue and MullenBrickyard VFX recently collaborated with ad agency Mullen and Partizan director Jeremy Konner to create JetBlue's customizable "Getaways Granter” web campaign. Launched this week, the campaign lets users upload their boss’ name and picture into one of four videos in a tongue-in-cheek effort to procure some vacation time. Once created, the site then allows users to share their unique videos via email and social media.published 3 years agoread more

Brickyard VFX Hand-Paints Watercolor World Tour to Promote Beyonce's "4"New Commercial Created from Concept through Completion by Brickyard VFX ArtistsTo promote Beyonce's new release "4", record label Columbia and Parkwood Entertainment called on bi-coastal visual effects boutique Brickyard VFX to create a breathtaking commercial worthy of the superstar's ambitious new album. The spot, dubbed "Around the World" was created for global markets and presents a hand-painted view of iconic international landmarks and was completed by the Brickyard team in just six days.published 4 years agoread more

Brickyard VFX Makes Dreams Come True for MitsubishiArtist owned-and-operated bi-coastal effects boutique Brickyard VFX recently created CG frogs that appear alongside live counterparts in a new fairytale-inspired commercial for Mitsubishi. Entitled "No Fairytale," the spot debuted on Canadian TV on April 6, 2010. The project was directed by Albert Kodagolian of Steam Films, a long-time collaborator of Brickyard VFX partner and lead 2D artist, Patrick Poulatian.published 5 years agoread more

Brickyard VFX Puts Toyota NASCAR Campaign Into OverdriveArtist owned-and-operated bi-coastal effects boutique Brickyard VFX recently created CG cars that appear alongside live-action counterparts and added graphics to other live action cars in a new NASCAR-themed ad campaign for Toyota Racing that spans TV, print and the web.published 5 years agoread more

Brickyard VFX Makes a Hole-In-One for TitleistArtist owned-and-operated bi-coastal effects boutique Brickyard VFX recently contributed VFX to the 2010 ad campaign for Titleist via ad agency Arnold. The multi-spot campaign was directed by @radical.media's Greg Kohs and began breaking before the New Year, with the last spot, "Yardage Book," breaking on Jan. 30.published 5 years agoread more

Julie Miller Joins Raz Public RelationsRaz Public Relations, a boutique agency that serves entertainment technology developers and creative companies, announces that industry veteran Julie Miller has joined the company as managing director.published 5 years agoread more

Hollywood Post Alliance Announce 2009 Award NomineesGala Ceremony Scheduled for November 12th at the Skirball Cultural CenterRecognizing the abilities of the talented men and women behind the scenes who play a vital part in the creation of motion pictures, commercials and television, nominations have been announced by the Hollywood Post Alliance for the Fourth Annual HPA Awards. Winners of the prestigious HPA Award will be announced during a gala evening ceremony on November 12th, 2009 at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, California.published 5 years agoread more

Autodesk at the National Association of Broadcasters 2008 ConventionAutodesk, Inc. will be participating in the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada from April 14 to 17, 2008. Autodesk will showcase its latest visual effects, finishing, color grading and animation solutions for film, television and commercial post-production.published 7 years agoread more

News: GenArts Releases Sapphire Plug-ins Version 4 for Autodesk SystemsAvailable immediately, new version features over 45 new effects and many enhancementsGenArts, Inc., a leading provider of visual effects plug-ins for the film, broadcast and video industries, today announced the immediate availability of Sapphire Plug-ins version 4 for Autodesk compositing and editing systems.published 8 years agoread more